Title Assistant Principal Administration (APA) - St Thomas More College, SUNNYBANK

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Wellness programs

Employee assistance

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education Office in Sunnybank invites applications for an experienced Assistant Principal Administration to join the College Leadership Team at St Thomas More College. The role focuses on Catholic faith formation, curriculum leadership, and strategic school improvement to support students and staff.

You will lead the development of a compliant whole-school curriculum, oversee assessment and reporting, and work with families to promote student wellbeing in partnership with BCE

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Principal, Assistant Principal Religious Education, Deputy Principal, Head of Campus or equivalent
• Experience in teaching and leading religious education
• Catholic faith required for this position

Responsibilities

• Model and embed a Catholic worldview within curriculum and assessment practices
• Lead design, implementation and evaluation of a compliant whole-school curriculum aligned with BCE frameworks
• Oversee development and implementation of assessment frameworks aligned with BCE requirements
• Collaborate with inclusive education leaders to ensure curriculum access for all learners
• Work with Campus Leadership Team to align teaching and learning priorities with BCE strategy
• Ensure communications with parents and caregivers regarding student progress and curriculum matters

Skills

Leadership

Catholic education

Curriculum leadership

Communication

Job description

Title Assistant Principal Administration (APA) - St Thomas More College, SUNNYBANK

Brisbane Catholic Education Office - Sunnybank QLD

2d ago , from Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About our school
St Thomas More College is a Brisbane Catholic Education co-educational secondary college catering for approximately 1150 students. Our college opened in 1974 and from inception developed a strong commitment to the pastoral care of students. At the core of all that we do is our mission to provide a holistic education to all students.

This mission, inspired by Jesus, is to seek, grow and serve by fostering in all students: a commitment to our Christian faith; a commitment to learning; and a sense of community. Come and share the vision for all our graduates. A vision that is explicit about beliefs, values and capacity for informed choice in an ever-changing world. A vision of young people with soul, personal integrity, and the skills to achieve success in life. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

St Thomas More College, Sunnybank is seeking an experienced and inspiring Assistant Principal Administration (APA) to join its College Leadership Team and make a positive contribution to the learning, wellbeing and success of its school community.

• Location: St Thomas More College - Sunnybank (S)
• Status: This is a substantive 5 year appointment as Assistant Principal Administration (APA) (with a further 5 years offer subject to a positive review), plus underlying continuing teaching status.

Please note: This is a substantive 5 year appointment as Assistant Principal Administration (APA) (with a further 5 years offered subject to a positive review), with an underlying continuing teaching status.

About the opportunity

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) invites applications for this School Senior Leadership position with the capability to support the Principal in:

• building the religious life of the school and a vibrant Catholic identity within the school community;
• growing the engagement, progress, achievement and wellbeing of each student in the school; and
• building a sustainable school community, ensuring stewardship of resources with transparency, accountability and compliance.

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Model and embed a contemporary Catholic worldview within curriculum design, pedagogy and assessment practices.
• Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of a compliant whole-school curriculum aligned with BCE frameworks and system expectations.
• Lead the development of high-impact pedagogical practices that improve student learning outcomes across all year levels.
• Oversee the development and implementation of assessment frameworks that are aligned with QCAA and BCE expectations.
• Collaborate with inclusive education leaders to ensure curriculum access and participation for all learners, including students with diverse needs.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the Campus Leadership Team to align teaching and learning priorities with BCE strategic direction.
• Ensure all curriculum, assessment and reporting practices comply with BCE policies, QCAA requirements and legislative expectations.
• Ensure clear, timely and professional communication with parents and caregivers regarding student learning progress and curriculum matters.
• Contribute to whole-school strategic planning, improvement agendas and review processes aligned with BCE frameworks.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Experience as an Assistant Principal, Assistant Principal Religious Education, Deputy Principal, Head of Campus or Principal, or a senior role providing support and leadership to Catholic schools, or equivalent experience
• Experience in teaching, and leading the teaching of, religious education.
• You are required to be Catholic for this position.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)
• For this position you are required to be Catholic (or a faith partner of one of our ecumenical schools).

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access- discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at thecore of our Catholic valuesand we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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